The Burial (2023)
During the 2023 TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), I had the opportunity to attend the premiere of the film "The Burial," with a presentation by director Maggie Betts before the screening.
Released in 2023, "The Burial" is inspired by true events and follows the story of a lawyer (Jamie Foxx) who helps a funeral home owner (Tommy Lee Jones) save his family business from a industry giant in 1995. This work sheds light on a complex network of race, power, and injustice.
Fantastic Mr Fox (2009)
After reading "The Making of Mr. Fantastic Fox," I watched the film directed by Wes Anderson with a whole new perspective. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is an animated film directed by Wes Anderson, based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. The story follows Mr. Fox, a cunning fox who decides to return to his old habits of stealing from farmers, thereby endangering his family and the other animals of the forest. Faced with adversity, Mr. Fox orchestrates a bold plan to steal from the greedy farmers and defend his territory against their attacks.
This film combines humor, adventure, and morality in visually charming animation, offering an engaging story for audiences of all ages.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
After discovering "Fantastic Mr. Fox," my interest in Wes Anderson's filmography has greatly increased. Although I was already familiar with some of his films such as "The Grand Budapest Hotel" or "The French Dispatch," I was unaware of his stop-motion films.
"Isle of Dogs" captivated me from the first images. This animated film is set in a dystopian future where dogs have been exiled to an island due to a canine flu epidemic. The story follows a young boy, Atari, who travels to the island to find his faithful four-legged companion, Spots. With the help of five stray dogs, led by Chief, they embark on a perilous adventure to find Spots and restore justice and love between humans and dogs.
"Isle of Dogs" explores universal themes such as loyalty, friendship, and the struggle against oppression, while offering visually stunning animation and emotionally rich storytelling.
Elea Wetzel
Graphiste/Motion Designer
